Jazz
Pre-Jazz
Pre-Jazz is an engaging introductory class designed to introduce young dancers to the energetic and expressive world of jazz dance. This level focuses on building a solid foundation in jazz techniques while allowing students to explore a variety of jazz styles, including traditional, contemporary, street jazz, and theatrical.
The class emphasizes rhythm, body awareness, proper placement, coordination, and partnering skills. Students will also develop their ability to interpret music through movement, gaining confidence and creativity in their dance expression.
What Students Will Learn:
In Pre-Jazz, dancers will focus on:
- Isolations: Learning to move specific body parts independently for enhanced control.
- Basic Jazz Movements and Terminology: Mastering foundational steps such as the jazz square, pivot step, and stretching techniques.
- Rhythm Recognition: Understanding and moving to different rhythms in music.
- Choreography and Routines: Assimilating and performing short dance sequences.
- Body Awareness and Placement: Developing alignment and precision in movement.
- Class Age Range
- 6 - 14 years old
- Class Schedule
- Tuesdays: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
- Saturdays: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
This class is perfect for young dancers looking to explore the vibrant and versatile world of jazz dance in a fun and supportive environment!
Jazz Beginner for Teenagers
This beginner-level Jazz class introduces teens to the exciting world of Jazz dance, blending techniques rooted in ballet, Afro, and Jazz music. Through proper stretching techniques, students will learn to perform expressive and dynamic movements while developing flexibility, strength, and endurance.
The class focuses on foundational Jazz techniques, including basic positions, turns, jumps, and leaps. Students will explore center and across-the-floor progressions, as well as stage directions and choreography. Emphasis is placed on rhythm, musicality, and body awareness to help students connect with the music and express themselves confidently.
What Students Will Learn:
- Basic Jazz dance terminology and techniques.
- Improved body awareness and coordination.
- Expressive movement and rhythm.
- Floor work and across-the-floor techniques.
- Musicality and stage presence.
- Class Age Range
- 6 - 16 years old
- Class Schedule
- Wednesdays: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- Fridays: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Jazz for Adults
Step into the energy and artistry of Jazz dance! This dynamic style blends technical precision with expressive movement, making it both a disciplined and liberating form of dance. Rooted in African-American culture, Jazz has evolved into a diverse genre, incorporating ballet, contemporary, and even street dance elements. Known for its syncopated rhythms, sharp isolations, and intricate footwork, Jazz challenges dancers to combine power, fluidity, and personality in every movement.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced dancer, this class offers a space to refine your technique, build confidence, and embrace the joy of movement. Expect an engaging warm-up, across-the-floor progressions, and choreography that highlights strength, flexibility, and musicality.
What Students Will Learn:
- Rhythm & Musicality – Master syncopated timing and expressive movement
- Body Isolations – Control and articulate different body parts for sharp, clean movements
- Intricate Footwork – Develop speed, agility, and coordination
- Dynamic Movement Quality – Balance smooth transitions with explosive energy
- Technical Foundations – Improve turns, leaps, and extensions for high-level execution
- Improvisation & Expression – Learn to interpret music and tell a story through dance
- Performance Skills – Build confidence, stage presence, and emotional depth
- Class Age Range
- 17+ years old
- Class Schedule
- Sundays : 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
